If an arrestee becomes unresponsive during transport, what should officers do immediately?

• A. Contact the arrestee's attorney
• B. Take action and request EMS
• C. Continue transporting and monitor
• D. Notify the local media

Answer: (B)

When an arrestee becomes unresponsive during transport, the priority is to get professional medical help on scene and provide life-saving care right away. The immediate action is to activate emergency medical services and communicate the arrestee’s condition so responders can take over with trained equipment and protocols. While waiting for EMS, use your training to assess and support basic life functions: check for responsiveness, ensure the airway is clear, assess breathing and pulse, start CPR if there is no pulse or the person isn’t breathing normally, and use an AED if available. Keep monitoring the arrestee and maintain a safe environment for responders to take over. This focuses on urgent medical needs rather than other tasks, which is why taking action and requesting EMS is the correct choice. Contacting an attorney, continuing transport without medical evaluation, or notifying media don’t address the life-threat scenario and can cause harmful delays.